Texans Crush Cardinals-3rd Preseason Game

Texans 3rd preseason game began with an offensive drive by the offense that culminated in a 1 yard run by the rookie running back Lamar Miller. Lamar Miller scored the 1st rushing touchdown of the preseason.

New Records reached. What did the Texans do? Texans scored 34 total points, which is a preseason single-game franchise record they got scored 31 points in a half of a preseason game for the first time in franchise history. The 21 points scored by the Texans in the second quarter also marked the most points scored in a quarter of a preseason game in team history.

The defense followed up with defensive play by #51 John Simon and defensive line. In the 2nd Quarter – OLB John Simon intercepted Cardinals QB Carson Palmer and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown, which was his second touchdown return of the preseason that gave the Texans a 17-7 lead. Texans defense set a preseason single-game high with five takeaways (four interceptions, one fumble recovery). It marked the team’s third straight game with a takeaway and second straight game with multiple interceptions and three-or-more takeaways.

Brock Osweiler on four offensive possessions in the first half, completed 11-of-13 (84.6%) passes for 146 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions and a 139.1 passer rating. Osweiler threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to WR Will Fuller V in the second quarter, which marked both players’ second touchdown of the preseason. On the drive, Osweiler completed 4-of-4 passes for 45 yards and a 153.1 passer rating.

Texans have a short week before facing the Cross-town rivals the Dallas Cowboys.

Texans roster must be cut down from 90 to 75 by Tuesday and before game day to 53. Texans must make very difficult choices for instance; who is:

BRENNAN SCARLETT- Scarlett totaled five tackles (four solo), 2.0 sacks, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, one forced fumble and one special teams tackleHis 2.0 sacks marked a single-game high for the Texans this preseasonRecorded a strip-sack on Cardinals QB Matt Barkley in the third quarter, which was recovered by DE Joel Heath another hard choice for Texans recorded sack on Barkley on Arizona’s final play of the game.